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Wake Forest University (NC)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Caitlin C.
Running
SILVER
Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier and running performance specialist focusing on improved endurance, mental focus and well-rounded athletic ability. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
My training location only
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Adults, Teenagers
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Cross Country, Long Distance, Marathon
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Pacing
Credentials
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Wake Forest University (NC)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Teenagers
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Cross Country, Long Distance, Marathon
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Pacing
More About Coach Caitlin
Running performance specialist and coach for all levels of runners. I have been coaching for over four years and specialize in long distance training (5000m to marathon). I have helped several athletes qualify for the Boston and NYC Marathons. My first athlete has progressed from 2:55 to 2:36 in the marathon. I focus on not only the physical components of running, but also on the mental techniques that are critical to excel in the long distances.
Wake Forest University Cross Country and Track & Field Captain
2-Time NCAA Academic All-American
2012 Olympic Trials Marathon Finisher (2:44:04)
2016 Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier (qualified at Cal International Marathon 2013 in 2:40:28)
4-Time North Carolina Runner of the Year
4-Time North Carolina USATF 8k Champion
I offer three types of services:
1) In-person session. In this session, we will likely do a time trial on the track so that I can get an idea of what kind of shape the athlete is in and how to tailor our future workouts together.
2) In-person session + Training Plan: We will meet in person and then I will create a training plan tailored for your goal race. This option provides unlimited email / text / calls and is best for those who want to be held accountable to their progress. This is best for those who may encounter circumstances that require adjustments to your training plan. Also, humans tend to perform at a higher level when they are held to a standard: accountability is far greater with personal coaching, than on your own training. That's because you feel committed to a coach who wants you to succeed. (I motivate you to keep going!)
3) Training Plan. This one is the simplest, and I will write you a training plan based on the race you are targeting. We will still need to meet in person once so that I can make sure it's a good fit.
In all in-person sessions: I will first focus on getting to know the athlete. I will ask questions to understand your individual training mentality and running philosophy. I then will perform an individual gate analysis. Every session includes a series of dynamic warmups, mobility drills, form mechanics drills, core and general strength routines and usually some track intervals depending on how you prefer to use the time with me. I also offer training plans for people not in the region, so that is always an option as well.
We can do a mix of in-person coaching as well as online training plans with a mix of calling, texting and emailing. Please let me know if you're interested in the hybrid plan and we can create a custom plan together.
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Client Reviews
Meagan (CoachUp client)
Highly recommending Catilin as a running coach. She is made for running and is beamed with that positive glow and energy only runners have. As someone who has started a bit late in life trying to run my first marathon, I feel very lucky that Catilin can generously share her knowledge and time helping me through my training.
I made contact with Caitlin in less than a week ago, and we only had one in person session. However, it feels that she has been coaching me much longer than that. The instant we made contact, she became very proactively engaged and has spent generous amount of time getting to know my needs, my progress, gave me whatever tips and encouragement I needed. After meeting her yesterday, I made some changes to my diet, gear and mental readiness, and this morning I did a 5 mile run with the best speed I have had, ever. Can't wait to what else magic she can do for me :)
Meg (CoachUp client)
I have been so impressed with Coach Caitlin's professionalism, speedy communication and overt (broad) knowledge of running and training plans; she presents with beyond amateur expertise with her Olympic marathon qualifying standards (for two trials) and her relevant history as a NCAA runner. She quickly assessed my athletic history and learnt my nuances to develop a highly personalized training plan to support my marathon goals. Perhaps more importantly, I appreciate Caitlin's candid disposition as she is very encouraging, focused and has great humor - so important during difficult workouts. I highly recommend Caitlin to anyone and plan to continue working with her indefinitely as to achieve my running goals.
Sara (CoachUp client)
Coach Caitlin is very knowledgeable, and motivational Thanks for the great session!
Robin (CoachUp client)
Coach Caitlin is a priceless resource. As you can see from her CV she is a world class athlete. But more importantly, she is a very considerate and thoughtful coach. Based on my session with her, I am convinced I will improve dramatically. She does not restrict her interaction with you to the paid hour, rather she rightfully analyzes your running log to make sure her training plan matches your ability. I am very happy I secured her services and I look forward to my running growth.
Billy S. (Testimonial)
Caitlin has been coaching me for over five years and has guided me to numerous PRs. Under her tutelage, I've been the top Charlotte area finisher at the Boston Marathon three times. Caitlin helps me understand when I'm pushing too hard and when I need to take it easy. She also is very responsive since she coaches me via phone and email.
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